Summary Guidance: Principals should approve all school-based fundraising activities. Fundraising activities must have a clearly stated purpose and serve a specific project. All funds raised must be used to benefit students. There is a limit of $5,000 per donor per activity. These funds should be deposited in the school’s Student Activity Fund account. A record of fundraising activities must be maintained for future review by the Office of General Accounting.

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Grants more than $100,000: An Intent-to-Apply form must be submitted to the Grant Oversight Committee, chaired by OGD. The Committee is comprised of representatives from all central offices involved in grant-funded activities, and generally meets every two weeks. The committee ensures that grant applications don’t cross-purposes with other initiatives and that adequate supports are in place for all school-based grants. Be prepared to submit a resolution for acceptance of funds to the School Reform Commission (SRC).

Grants more than $5,000 or if District employees or consultants are paid: These grant funds must be deposited at central office and accessed via the Advantage System.

Grants $5,000 and under: These grant funds must be deposited into your Student Activity Fund. Funds in this account must benefit the students in your school.